De'Aaron Fox Injury Update
De’Aaron Fox remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and isn’t expected to return until early November, which means he’ll miss the San Antonio Spurs’ regular-season opener and that’s a tough pill to swallow for fans hoping to see their new backcourt in full swing. Let’s be honest, losing a guy like Fox before the season even tips off feels like a splash of cold water right when the excitement starts to build. On X, Don Harris (@DonHarris4) shared an update from Spurs media day, confirming that De’Aaron Fox will miss the first few games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury. The target return date for Fox is set for November 1.
The team’s been cautious, though, and that’s probably the smart move. Hamstring issues are tricky you rush back too soon and suddenly you’re out even longer. Early reports from the Spurs’ camp suggest that his rehab’s on track, no major setbacks, just a deliberate pace to make sure he’s 100% before he hits the floor again.
In the meantime, the spotlight shifts to the young guns rookie Stephon Castle (who’s also a bit banged up but expected to be fine soon) and Dylan Harper, who’s finally cleared to play after that thumb injury. It’s a weird balancing act for San Antonio: you’ve got all this exciting youth, a generational talent in Wembanyama, but also a bunch of guys in the recovery room.
Still, Gregg Popovich and his staff have been through this dance before finding silver linings, testing depth, and giving young players longer leashes. Fans just have to be patient, which, let’s face it, isn’t our best skill. But if sitting Fox for a couple extra weeks means he comes back explosive and healthy, it’s worth the wait. The guy’s too important for the team’s offense to gamble with. For now, watch Castle and Harper get their reps, hope for clean MRIs, and keep that calendar circled for early November ’cause when Fox finally returns, it’s going to change everything for this Spurs lineup.
